Surrey
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this affluent South East county, including restaurant and pub openings, independent growth, commuter belt trade patterns, and regional investment. Reporting offers insights for operators responding to high-spend demographics, countryside dining trends, and the evolving dynamics of suburban and village-based hospitality businesses.
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Oct- 2025 -17 OctoberFood and Drink
German Doner Kebab to open new restaurants in London and Surrey
German Doner Kebab will open two new restaurants this autumn, expanding its UK footprint with launches in Elephant and Castle, south London, and at Cobham Services on the M25, in Surrey. The new locations mark the latest stage in the brand’s national growth strategy and its move to diversify across…
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16 OctoberCatering Companies
Levy appoints chair to drive European expansion
Levy UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Richard Thompson as chair in a newly created role aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of growth and expansion across Europe. The business, which provides food and hospitality services at sports and entertainment venues and is part of Compass Group,…
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberAwards & Events
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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Aug- 2025 -14 AugustAwards & Events
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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Jul- 2025 -7 JulyTrade Associations
HOSPA appoints Chris Cowls as new chairman
The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has announced the appointment of Chris Cowls MBE as its new chairman. Cowls has been a member of the HOSPA Board since 2020 and will take over the role from Bob Silk, who has served in the position since 2022. He began his career in…
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7 JulyRestaurants
Pasta Evangelists to open new City and Home Counties sites
Pasta Evangelists is planning to more than double its restaurant estate in 2025, starting with a new site in Guildford this month. The pasta brand, which opened a flagship restaurant and pasta academy in Farringdon in June, said it expects to have more than 15 locations by the end of…
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3 JulyFood and Drink
Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone
Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppy’s Pineapples, burgers…
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Jun- 2025 -16 JuneRestaurants
The Third Monkey in Farnham to open in July
The Third Monkey, an independently-owned gastropub and fine dining restaurant, is set to open its doors in Farnham in mid-July. Led by executive chef Adam Fisher, the restaurant will offer a hyper-seasonal menu that combines “elevated simplicity with a strong commitment to sustainability”, zero waste practices, and locally sourced British…
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Apr- 2025 -8 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/04/25
Camerons Brewery has reported a 17.95% rise in EBITDA in FY24 amid debt reduction in the year ended 5 January 2025. The group managed to cut its debt by £10.8m to £15.5m as of 23 December 2023, and as a result, now carries much less relative to what it earns.…
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8 AprilRestaurants
Three Chimneys appoints new GM for Isle of Skye
Restaurant with rooms, The Three Chimneys, has announced the appointment of Kieran Walker as its new general manager on the Isle of Skye. As a result, Walker will now lead both The Three Chimneys and The Three Chimneys at Talisker, the company’s new venue located at Skye’s oldest distillery. He…
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